Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Retaining Wall Bounding Churchyard of St Mary'S Church on West, South and Half on East Side Including Gate Piers at South West Corner

Retaining Wall Bounding Churchyard of St Mary'S Church on West, South and Half on East Side Including Gate Piers at South West Corner is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 17 June 1982. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 40% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Retaining Wall Bounding Churchyard of St Mary'S Church on West, South and Half on East Side Including Gate Piers at South West Corner
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1130655
Date first listed	17 June 1982
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.26476, -2.83866 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1130655

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Retaining Wall Bounding Churchyard of St Mary'S Church on West, South and Half on East Side Including Gate Piers at South West Corner

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary	I	27 m
Table Tomb to John Davies of Dunham, South East of Church of St Mary	II	28 m
Glebe Farmhouse	II	84 m
Thornton Hall	II	127 m
Church Farmhouse Including Cottage Wing to West	II	131 m
Church House Farmhouse Including Shippon Abutting on North	II	150 m
Barn to North East of Thornton Hall	II	171 m
Yew Tree House	II	177 m
Building 50 at Thornton Aero Engine Research Laboratory	II	1.4 km
Windsor Cottage	II	1.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Retaining Wall Bounding Churchyard of St Mary'S Church on West, South and Half on East Side Including Gate Piers at South West Corner listed?

Yes. Retaining Wall Bounding Churchyard of St Mary'S Church on West, South and Half on East Side Including Gate Piers at South West Corner is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1130655, first listed on 17 June 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Retaining Wall Bounding Churchyard of St Mary'S Church on West, South and Half on East Side Including Gate Piers at South West Corner?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cheshire West and Chester, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.